The Punters Friend: A Guide to Horse Racing and Betting - Softcover

Waterman, Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753510456 ISBN 13: 9780753510452

Publisher: Virgin Books, 2005

Synopsis

The easy-to-use and comprehensive guide to evry aspect of racing and betting. From inside the high-street bookies to tackling the trackside - and now betting online - The Punter's Friend demystifies the world of horse racing and betting. Learn the language of the bookmakers, how to fill in betting slips and understand to form guides. Whether you're a novice, or simply want to improve your ability to pick a winner, everything you need to know is here.

About this title

About the Author

Jack Waterman has spent a lifetime in racing and is one of the sport's most respected writers.

From the Back Cover

THE EASY-TO-USE AND COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO EVERY ASPECT OF RACING AND BETTING.
From inside the high-street bookies to tackling the trackside - and now betting online - The Punter's Friend demystifies the world of horse racing and betting. Learn the language of the bookmakers, how to fill in betting slips and understand to form guides. Whether you're a novice, or simply want to improve your ability to pick a winner, everything you need to know is here, including:
* An A-Z of racing terms
* A history of turf and betting
* Guidelines on how and where to look for winners
* A compendium of bets
* Detailed records of the principal courses and big races
* The lowdown on owners, trainers and jockeys
* Notes on breeding
* Racing around the world
* How to bet online
All you'll need is now is luck!

Edition details

• Publisher: Virgin Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753510456
• ISBN 13: 9780753510452
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320